How much does a auto collision repair tech make?
It varies widely, depending upon several things. Your ability, the business you work for, whether you do insurance work or cash only, the area you work in. In my experience, ( southeast Michigan) I was able to make 50 to 60 thousand yearly. I always did insurance work at reputable shops. Frame repair and paint are the specialties that will make you the most money. It is getting increasingly difficult to make this kind of money, as the insurance companies are continually cutting repair times ( you will be working for flat rate, like a mechanic).
